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Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY · Public · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 78%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $11,925
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Median earnings
- $50,885
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Eastern Kentucky University is a public college in Richmond, KY with 12,318 undergraduates. It admits 78% of applicants, and admitted students average 1149 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $11,925 per year ($10,080 for families earning under $30,000). 51% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $50,885 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 78%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 17,082
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 13,340
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 21%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing440–530
200800
SAT Math440–550
200800
ACT Composite19–25
136
What Eastern Kentucky University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceRequired
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $25,132
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $10,740
- Out-of-state tuition
- $12,300
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$10,080
- $30–48k$9,346
- $48–75k$9,840
- $75–110k$13,484
- $110k+$18,544
Get a personal estimate with Eastern Kentucky University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Freshman retention
- 77%
- Median earnings
- $50,885
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 12,318
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 47%
- White80%
- Hispanic6%
- Black7%
- Asian1%
Eastern Kentucky University FAQ
What is Eastern Kentucky University's acceptance rate?+
Eastern Kentucky University admits 78% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Eastern Kentucky University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 440–530 on SAT Reading and Writing and 440–550 on SAT Math; the average total is 1149.
What ACT score do you need for Eastern Kentucky University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–25.
Is Eastern Kentucky University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Eastern Kentucky University?+
In Fall 2023, 17,082 students applied to Eastern Kentucky University and 13,340 were admitted; 2,782 enrolled.
Does Eastern Kentucky University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Eastern Kentucky University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Eastern Kentucky University require an essay?+
Eastern Kentucky University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Eastern Kentucky University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $25,132 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $11,925.
What is Eastern Kentucky University's graduation rate?+
51% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 156620 · How we use this data
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